We are committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.
The grant program is designed to support organizations that guide low- and very-low-income individuals and families in rural areas to construct their own homes. It focuses on self-help housing construction projects where community members contribute significant labor to building each other's homes, under the supervision and technical assistance of the grantee organization. Eligible areas for these projects can be determined through the USDA Eligibility Site. The funds can be used for providing technical and supervisory assistance, helping other organizations deliver such assistance, recruiting families, assisting them in completing loan applications, and other activities facilitating their participation in the program.